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Gull Lake offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, and jet skiing. The lake is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for walleye, northern pike, and bass.
There are several resorts, campgrounds, and vacation homes located around Gull Lake, making it a popular destination for families, couples, and groups of friends. The area also offers numerous dining options, shopping opportunities, and other tourist attractions, including golf courses, amusement parks, and museums.
In the winter, the lake offers ice fishing and snowmobiling opportunities, and there are several ski resorts located nearby, including Mount Ski Gull and Ski Gull. The area also offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter sports.
Overall, Gull Lake is a beautiful and scenic destination that offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation, making it a popular choice for vacationers from all over the Midwest and beyond.
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How big is Gull Lake?
How deep is Gull Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Gull Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Brassy Minnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Fathead Minnow, Greater Redhorse, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Longnose Dace, Mottled Sculpin, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Gull Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Gull Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Gull Lake?
Are there boat launches on Gull Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Gull Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Gull Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Walleye is the most popular species that anglers target on Gull Lake. Walleye are currently stocked as fry every year. Numbers were down this year (3.6/net) and below average for this type of lake. Size was decent however, with 72% of the fish measuring 12" or larger.
Another popular species is largemouth bass. Numbers looked healthy, with an electrofishing catch rate of 83.9/hr. Average size was 10.7", with 32% of the fish measuring 12" or larger.
The northern pike numbers were average at 4.5/net. Even with an average size of 24.7" and 3.5 lbs, this was still below our goal of a 5 lb. average for this fast growing population.
Panfish numbers looked good, but they were still down from previous surveys. Black crappie were caught at the rate of 1.3/trap net and bluegill at 19.7/trap net. Black crappie appeared to offer the better fishing opportunity, with 76% of the fish measuring 8" or larger compared to only 12% of bluegill measuring 7" or larger.
Gull Lake is designated as AIS (aquatic invasive species) infested waters because of zebra mussels. Lake users should inspect and remove any aquatic plants and animals from their watercraft and trailers as well as pull the plug and drain all water from the watercraft, including bilges, livewells and baitwells.
What is the average air temp for Gull Lake?
Are there any state parks near Gull Lake?
Pillsbury State Forest
Crow Wing State Park
Crow Wing State Forest
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
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